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AU59 TTX

2009 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

295,274 mi
Last recorded295,274 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 TTX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 295,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing tre split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 266,359 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 266,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2025 228,824 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 227,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 182,775 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 147,123 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 146,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fouling on inner wing

Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 133,795 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 132,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 97,736 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 97,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 63,468 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 57,297 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 51,272 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,030 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

tyre size-215/45/17

Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,852 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,147 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut to outer side wall but no cord showing

Offside Rear wheel has long valve sticking out from rim

Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,063 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,164 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 22,164 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,447 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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AU59 TTX is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 98,016 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU59 TTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU59 TTX is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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